Hypothetically speaking, say you've got this mid-century modern house—think clean lines, lots of wood, you know, classic 60s vibe—and you're replacing the windows. Would you stick strictly to period-authentic styles or mix in some modern touches? Curious how others would handle it.
I get the hesitation—balancing authenticity with practicality can be tricky. Honestly, mixing in some modern touches can look great if done thoughtfully. I've seen plenty of mid-century homes pull off contemporary windows without losing their charm...trust your gut on this one.
Totally get where you're coming from. When we redid our place a few years back, I was super worried about losing that mid-century vibe by going too modern with the windows. Ended up choosing something contemporary but kept the original wood trim inside—turned out way better than I expected. It still feels authentic, but now we don't freeze every winter, haha.
Have you thought about maybe doing a mix? Like keeping the front-facing windows more traditional and going modern in the back or sides where it's less noticeable? Could be a nice compromise between style and practicality...